LONDON ROAD, CR4 4BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4BA

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4BA, Merton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 718 crimes and a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 4BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4BA, encompassing approximately 3726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 4BA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Taplow Court with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.399.09%
Vehicle crime63.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.610.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.2214.29%
Burglary52.15150.00%
Other theft41.3433.33%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.7675.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.22100.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.4250.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.78-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.760.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 202412
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 4BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Taplow Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mitcham Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1